ARCHISOURCE is an international creative platform for architecture, design and the arts, built to support and inspire creative minds

We believe that creativity inspires creativity - our mission as a collective has been to provide a platform for showcasing the most inspiring creators and inspire so many more in that process

Our mission is to engage the world through creatively-led initiatives that bring together the creative community, industry leaders and next generation talents

Championing inclusivity and innovation, we aim to elevate creativity to inspire a more interesting world through both digital, and more recently, physical instances

The Awards were formed both as a celebration of creativity, and a needed disruptor within the creative Awards industry. Inclusivity and accessibility are at the heart of the purpose and ARCHISOURCE are very proud to host the Awards without fees or barriers to celebrate deserving talents from across the world

Over the past seven years the Drawing of the Year Awards have become the ultimate accolade in visual representation and image creation in architecture, the arts, design within the built environment

With over 7,000 entries in 2025 and an esteemed judging panel, the Awards are a prestigious achievement and a unique opportunity to be recognised by notable names and creative industry leaders. Now featuring one of the largest prize offerings of its kind, and with hundreds winning creative software licences, global exhibition opportunities and international publication, the Awards strive to support next generation talents

The Drawing of the Year Awards continue to showcase the most accomplished visual work from professionals and students worldwide, championing creativity, innovation, and the power of drawing in all its forms, welcoming the diversity of image-making in the built environment influenced by the variety of culture, perspective and experience without barriers to access

16 - 26 JULY 2026 | THE TRUMAN BREWERY

London Creates is a major exhibition inviting you into the creative world of architecture, design and visual culture. The exhibition explores the creative process and design thinking behind renowned studios, pioneering designers and emerging thought leaders alongside the top visual representations from the sixth Drawing of the Year Awards 2026

Join us around the world as the Creates exhibition series provide a global platform for the celebration of architecture, design and visual culture, created to peel back the layers of creative practice and make the world of design more accessible to all

Across three international chapters, the Creates initiatives form a platform for creativity, shaped by distinct regional identities while united through a continuous theme of innovation and imagination

Each destination brings together world-renowned collaborators, pioneering studios and emerging voices across design disciplines, creating an opportunity to share ideas, inspiration and exchange knowledge globally

“We’re collaborating with HP and D5 Render to empower architects, designers and creative people of all kinds

It’s clear how far HP and D5 Render are pushing technologies to truly enhance creative processes, listening to feedback, working with industry leaders and shaping their tools to directly empower how we design”

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HP Z Workstations and D5 Render are pioneering their tools to inspire creatives on their journey, providing powerful tech and industry-leading visualisation tools designed for creative and technical professionals to empower the design process

Together, D5 Render’s innovative solutions and HP’s high-performance Workstation portfolio can drive creativity and efficiency in complex, multi-software workflows

Affinity provides one space to craft it all, allowing you to expertly craft designs, edit your images, then lay it all out, without ever leaving your document. With built-in Vector, Pixel, and Layout studios in one app and providing the freedom to build custom studios that adapt to your workflow

By combining drawing, image-making and layout tools in one place, Affinity allows creative workflows to remain focused on craft, clarity and communication rather than managing multiple applications

Creative freedom shouldn’t come with a price tag - and now it doesn’t. Access professional-grade tools - for free

Use every tool in the Pixel, Vector, and Layout studios, plus all of the customization and export features, as much as you want, with no restrictions or subscriptions